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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cove Lake Estates, TN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Cove Lake Estates, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Groves at  Oak Ridge
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Not enough nurses/techs. Mom's Parkinson's meds are needed at specific times, the staff is +/- 2 hrs at best. Very unresponsive to nurse call buzzers. Hopefully a staffing issue and not a training/attitude...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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44 reviews
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The staff I have met seem to truly care about the residents even though as in our case the resident is overall selfish and irritating. Also like visitation of medical personnel. Don’t see much that could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These are the words that drive us. It’s a promise that we make to our residents and their families each and every day— a promise to deliver high-quality services, enhance a vibrant lifestyle and foster the...
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Photo of BeeHive Homes of Powell
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8.5
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The admin staff and facility workers were all extremely nice. The rooms were large; located on one level; very clean; and the food was great! My Mother In Law liked it so much that she didn't want to leave,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of The Courtyards at Oak Ridge
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This is for memory care only (the Lantern). I don't know about the assisted living side. Very easy admission process with responsive staff. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere among residents. Realistic...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Briarcliff is an assisted living community located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Roane County and home to over 30,000 people. Part of the Knoxville area, residents will enjoy country living with a mix of city life. Residents can go on day trips together, do their...
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Very knowledgeable staff with years of history with the residents. Newly acquired by a new company which created some minor issues which either have been resolved or are being resolved. I would recommend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Meadow View Senior Living Community
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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Flats of Norris
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Cove Lake Estates, TN

The average cost of senior living in Cove Lake Estates is $2,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caryville, TN with an average of $2,981 per month.

Independent living costs in Cove Lake Estates, TN, vs. state and national averages

Cove Lake Estates, TN
$2,981/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cove Lake Estates, TN, vs. other senior living options

$5,640/mo
Independent Living
$2,981/mo

Independent living costs in Cove Lake Estates, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,660/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,356/mo

Senior living costs in Cove Lake Estates vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cove Lake Estates, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCove Lake Estates, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,981/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,640/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cove Lake Estates, TN:$2,981/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cove Lake Estates, TN:$4,852/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cove Lake Estates, TN:$5,640/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cove Lake Estates, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cove Lake Estates and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Cove Lake Estates, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cove Lake Estates have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cove Lake Estates, TN$2,972/mo$2,973/mo-0.0%
Tennessee$3,117/mo$2,998/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cove Lake Estates, TN
2024 average cost:$2,972/mo
2023 average cost:$2,973/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,117/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cove Lake Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Cove Lake Estates

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Morning Pointe of Powell

3.9
The facilities are beautiful and the activities provided for the residents are top notch. The facility is always clean; however, there is to be weekly cleaning of the resident's apartments which include the bathroom, dusting, and vacuuming, unfortunately I have only experienced the floor being ...
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BeeHive Homes of Powell in Knoxville, TN

5.0
I have already recommended the Beehive to several people and will continue to do that. All of the staff were delightful to work with. . The staff was great. Value for cost was great. Meals were home cooked on site - very good. Overall was 5. It was a great place for mom to be.

Cove Lake Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cove Lake Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cove Lake Estates, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cove Lake Estates independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cove Lake Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cove Lake Estates, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cove Lake Estates independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cove Lake Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cove Lake Estates, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cove Lake Estates independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cove Lake Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cove Lake Estates, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.5%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
40.7%
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The Groves at Oak Ridge, Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge and BeeHive Homes of Powell are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cove Lake Estates, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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